Jordan advances sustainable cooling and ozone protection
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Jordanian Minister of Environment Ayman Suleiman announced the country’s continued commitment to ozone layer protection and sustainable cooling technologies during a World Ozone Day ceremony on September 16.
The event, which also celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, gathered ambassadors, UN representatives, and industry leaders to discuss progress and future goals. Suleiman stated that Jordan sees its international obligations as opportunities to modernize industries and reduce harmful substances.
Jordan is working to integrate sustainable cooling into its climate action plans, improve energy efficiency, and foster national expertise in relevant technologies. Representatives from the United Nations, including Resident Coordinator Sheri Ritsema-Anderson and UNIDO representative Sulafa Madanat, affirmed their ongoing support for Jordan’s efforts through technology transfer, capacity building, and financial assistance. During a panel discussion, officials highlighted Jordan’s success in phasing out ozone-depleting substances and modernizing its refrigeration and air-conditioning sector.
They also focused on expanding access to affordable sustainable cooling options and securing financing for businesses to adopt these technologies, citing projects at the Aqaba Marine Reserve and the Amman Customs Center as examples. The ceremony concluded with the Minister’s deputy, Omar Arabiyat, recognizing the contributions of institutions and companies involved in implementing Montreal Protocol programs.
